Tikka T3 — Video Reviews of Popular Hunting Rifle

The Tikka T3 rifle is very popular with hunters around the globe — for good reason. These rifles offer smooth-running actions, easy sub-MOA accuracy with good ammo, crisp triggers, and ultra-reliable detachable box magazines. The Tupperware stocks aren’t super-rigid, but they are comfortable and easy to handle. If you are looking for a hunting rifle, the Tikka T3 is a smart choice, offering good performance for the price (which starts at less than $580.00 for the T3 Lite version). The T3 series is offered in a wide selection of chamberings, from .204 Ruger up to the large magnums.

Here are two good Tikka T3 video reviews, the first from New Zealand, the second from Scotland. Both reviewers are experienced hunters who explain why the T3 is well-suited for hunting applications. In the first video, Mitch of BushBrothersNZ reviews a T3 with polymer stock and stainless barrel chambered for the .270 Win. Mitch focuses on the T3’s controls and functions, with particular attention to the operation of trigger, safety, and bolt.

In this second video, David, a hunter and wilderness skills teacher from Scotland, demonstrates the features (and remarkable accuracy) of a factory Tikka T3, chambered in .223 Remington. With David’s handloads, this rifle has grouped just over an inch at 250 yards, as shown near the end of the video.

David uses his rifle primarily for fox-hunting (often done at night). He employs a variable-power scope with an illuminated reticle to target his night-time prey. David offers many tips for predator hunters. He prefers an extra-high Harris bipod. With the bipod’s legs fully extended, he can assume a comfortable and solid sitting position. The rifle is supported on his shoulder and on the bipod, leaving both of his hands free. Being able to support the rifle without gripping it is a major advantage, David explains. This frees his hands to search for animals with binoculars or scan distances with his rangefinder.

I’ve got a 204 Ruger in a T3 Varmint Stainless that is disgustingly accurate. So much so that it makes a few semi-customs I’ve got look bad.

The aftermarket support is great for them now, and that trigger has to be felt to be believed when adjusted down. I’ve tried pretty much every entry level rifle on the market (these are the upper end of entry level in .au because of our pricing)

Nothing compares in that price range, I don’t like the plastic trigger guard and magazine for a hard use gun. But stalking they are awesome, light and accurate.

I have a 300WSM in a carbon stock that is a true featherweight and will ring a steel plate at 500m every time launching a 180gr hunting bullet. I’m massively impressed. Not sexy but by god do they work.

Tikka t3 Lite in 223, 3x9x40 scope will do less than 1 MOA at 100 meters, no need for a hopped up scope or a moderator. I would suggest my Scottish cousin try that and report back. The equipment is top shelf.